Apple to Unveil Secret Details of Tablet Today…?

Apple is having a press conference today at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST, and though nobody's one hundred percent sure what they plan to announce, analysts have a pretty good idea—and they're excited. Here's why you should be, too.

The techie world at large believes Apple is finally ready to launch its latest device, one that's been so hyped it's been dubbed the "Jesus" tablet—the next gadget in Apple's lineup, which is expected to combine the functions of several of their already existing devices. But nobody's entirely sure.

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However, here's what the world thinks we might be in store for: A "10- to 11-inch tablet-style touchscreen personal computer device" that is "similar in appearance to the iPhone or iPod Touch" and will serve as a "slate-like substitute for magazines, newspapers and books,

while also offering the general-purpose functions seen in the iPhone,

such as gaming, viewing photos, Web surfing and using apps," according to a number of reliable news sources. Woah. According to ABC, possible names include the iPad or iSlate, and its price has been guesstimated to be $500 to $700. Insiders are calling it an iPod on steroids! I'm a little overwhelmed with excitement. You? The true mystery, according to reports, which is what the techie world at large awaits from today's press conference, lies in its software and user interface, which is expected to "change the game,"according to TGDaily.com.

If you're intrigued, follow the press event on Twitter with @bxchen and @GadgetLab for real-time news clips or, to follow two live blogs that will be covering the event, go to Engadget and Gizmodo. If you want more speculated rumors about its functionality (a virtual keyboard?! a pen?!), go to PCMag.com and TGDaily.com—they've got a few pretty exciting speculations!